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AO55 VYP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

200,082 mi
Last recorded200,082 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VYP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 200,082 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slightly rough in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 186,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 164,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 164,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 150,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 150,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 139,831 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 139,830 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 131,376 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 122,145 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2015 110,029 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 110,029 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 100,837 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 100,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 91,238 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 91,238 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 83,133 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 83,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 74,428 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,428 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 64,463 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,442 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,909 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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AO55 VYP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO55 VYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO55 VYP registered?

AO55 VYP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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